The Book Trust’s Recommended Reads for December 2021
We are grateful to the Book Trust for supporting our school over the years with Book Buzz and boxes of free books. Here are their recommended reads for December – something to read yourself or give as a Christmas present.
William Gill – Bandoola: The Great Elephant Rescue.
An inspiring and moving story of one man’s mission to move an entire elephant sanctuary out of a war zone.
Adam Kay – Kay’s Marvellous Medicine
A very funny and engaging book about all things medical.
Loveday Trinick – Oceanarium
Part of the ‘Welcome to the Museum‘ series, this is a brilliant addition with amazing illustration that makes you want to dive straight in!
Lucy Strange – Sisters of the Lost March
A gothic- feeling fairy tale where down trodden female characters emerge strong and self- reliant.
Jason Reynolds – In the Meantime
A child’s eye view of dealing with the stress of growing up that still manages to be fun and funny.
David Furr – The Book of Stolen Dreams
A tense and exciting fantasy thriller set against the backdrop of a cruel dictatorship
Lenny Henry – The Boy with Wings
A wild fantasy adventure that is brilliantly inclusive handling themes of bullying, racism and adoption
Darren Simpson – The Memory Thieves
A compelling and thought- provoking thriller set in a sanctuary for troubled teens
Nicola Davies – The Song That Sings
A complex dystopian thriller bringing environmental issues and interconnectivity of the species into focus.
Philip Pullman – The Subtle Knife
The second instalment of ‘His Dark Materials’ series with amazing illustrations by Chris Wormell.
Various authors – The Very Merry Murder Club
A festive treat of a book for all mystery lovers – perfect with a hot chocolate and a cosy chair!
Lauren James – Green Rising
When teenagers develop the ability to grow plants from their skin they become the focus for fierce debate. A gripping adventure story.
Yaba Badhoe – Lionheart Girl
A bewitching, magical and at times, dark novel about Sheba the princess raised in a household of powerful West African witches
Padraig Kenny – The Shadow of Rookhaven
An exciting and immersive read perfect for Nel Garmin fans. A gothic vibe with some scary moments
Sita Brahmachari – When Shadows Fall
A novel addressing challenging but important issues like drug addition and personal struggles with Kai at its centre
Merry Christmas reading!
Mrs Peters
Librarian
